*After a week of final negotiations, former U.S. coach Bob Bradley has reportedly signed a contract to guide Egypt’s national team. He will earn $40,000 per month on a two-year contract. His first test is Oct. 8 against Niger.

*U.S. midfielder Jose Torres will miss the remainder of Pachuca’s Apertura season with a broken foot — which means he’ll also miss the four American friendlies in October and November.

*Americans abroad:

GK Josh Wicks and Mariehamn vs. TPS (Finland)

F Jozy Altidore and AZ Alkmaar vs. Groningen (Netherlands)

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*MLS’s rough week in the CONCACAF Champions League continued Wednesday with the Los Angeles Galaxy dropping a 1-0 decision at Alajuela (Costa Rica), FC Dallas losing at home to Pumas, 2-0, and the Colorado Rapids falling at home to Real Espana, 2-1. Overall, MLS clubs were 1-4-0 in group play. The Galaxy’s David Beckham is suspended for the next tournament match on yellow cards. Complete standings here.

Steven Goff has covered soccer for The Washington Post since the early 1990s. His beats include D.C. United, MLS and the U.S. national teams. He has been on assignment at every World Cup since 1994, plus four Women's World Cups.